Folio 16

Scope and Contents Volume 16 includes coverage of Mainbocher's Fall/Winter 1953 and Spring/Summer 1954 collections. In the fall, newspaper headlines were dominated by his "shunning [of] extremes" in fashion, while for spring he was recognized for two big innovations in his pairings of fabrics: tweed with polka dots and gingham under lace. This volume also contains miscellaneous coverage of his designs for high society women such as Mary Frances Griffin and Mrs. William Paley; coverage of the top ten best...